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Started by Volzfan59, June 04, 2024, 10:41:16 PM

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Volzfan59

June 04, 2024, 10:41:16 PM
As you've probably gathered, I enjoy phantom builds over replicas. Not really sure why, just always have. This was a Monogram Bud Moore owned Motorcraft '85 T-bird driven by Ricky Rudd. The numbers and igloo associate sponsorship decals are AMT. The Slender You figure salon and the tape measure decals
are JNJ. Black paint is Testors, hot pink is Krylon.

Thanks for looking.










"Many men fish all of their lives without knowing it is not the fish that they are after." Henry David Thoreau

"I am, Sir, a brother of the angle" from the book The Compleat Angler. Izaak Walton 1653

john2

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June 05, 2024, 05:56:51 AM Last Edit: June 05, 2024, 06:06:29 AM by john2
 :) It's great.

I have rarely ever done anything but fantasy, or what I call " cudda beens. "
More fun to me to make up my own colors and sponsors, usually small town businesses. 

You know -  Joe's Hot Dogs. 
Look to the Lord and His strength -  Seek His face always.
Psalm 105:4

Volzfan59

#2
June 05, 2024, 09:39:25 AM
That you John and I agree with you, I enjoy playing with colors, decals, etc. Sounds kind of silly to say, but look at model building much like an art form. I do enjoy the replicas that I have built, but I probably enjoy the phantom builds and kit bash builds more.
"Many men fish all of their lives without knowing it is not the fish that they are after." Henry David Thoreau

"I am, Sir, a brother of the angle" from the book The Compleat Angler. Izaak Walton 1653

john2

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June 05, 2024, 10:31:25 AM
 :) It IS an art form, and not silly at all.

And, I love those body T-Birds. 
Look to the Lord and His strength -  Seek His face always.
Psalm 105:4

TarheelRick

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June 05, 2024, 01:22:46 PM
The fun thing about a fantasy build is the rivet-counters go nuts trying to find something wrong. Most of my builds are fantasy, but then the majority of my builds are short-track and not all out NASCAR. Enough of that, your T-Bird is an outstanding build. The choice of colors and layout of sponsors really compliment the build very well.
When I win the Powerball I will switch to the real ones.

Rattlecan Dan

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June 05, 2024, 02:55:51 PM
Very cool. I enjoy the creativity. Nice job.

Volzfan59

#6
June 05, 2024, 03:30:16 PM
Thank you John2, Rattlecan Dan and TarheelRick I really appreciate the kind words. I love short track builds too. Have several in the pipeline and a few to post.
"Many men fish all of their lives without knowing it is not the fish that they are after." Henry David Thoreau

"I am, Sir, a brother of the angle" from the book The Compleat Angler. Izaak Walton 1653

MarkJ

#7
June 08, 2024, 06:29:39 AM
Excellent build Volz. Hard to believe it is a fantasy build. It really looks like it could have been on the track back then.

Volzfan59

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June 08, 2024, 09:39:34 AM
Quote from: MarkJ on June 08, 2024, 06:29:39 AMExcellent build Volz. Hard to believe it is a fantasy build. It really looks like it could have been on the track back then.

Thank you for the kind words MarkJ. If you've never seen one and have a second, do a search for the real Slender You cars. They ran GM products and were really good looking cars.
"Many men fish all of their lives without knowing it is not the fish that they are after." Henry David Thoreau

"I am, Sir, a brother of the angle" from the book The Compleat Angler. Izaak Walton 1653

MarkJ

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Today at 11:46:22 AM
Will do, Steve.

Razorback 46

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Today at 12:54:09 PM
Nice work!! Would make a fine FCS entry!! ;D
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